Return of State of Minnesota Financial Aid for Official and Unofficial Withdrawals

Date of Adoption

July 2020

Effective Date of Last Review

August 1, 2020

Date of Last Review

September 2019

Date of Next Review

September 2026

Custodian of Policy

Vice President for Finance and Administration

Policy

The University will determine the amount of funds from Minnesota student financial aid programs that has been earned by a student who officially or unofficially withdraws, as well as any unearned portion that must be returned to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. This policy exists in conjunction with

University Policy: Return of Title IV Federal Aid for Official and Unofficial Withdrawals.

State aid programs reviewed for return of funds under this policy include:

  • Minnesota State Grant
  • Minnesota Post-Secondary Child Care Grant
  • Minnesota Public Safety Officer’s Survivor Grant
  • Minnesota Student Education Loan Fund (SELF)
  • Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program
  • Minnesota Veterans Education Benefits
  • Minnesota Teacher Candidate Grant

Procedure

Minnesota financial aid refunds are calculated using the Minnesota Office of Higher Education Refund Policy.

Rationale

In compliance with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education Refund Policy.